Apprentice Mechanic

Arnold Clark; Workington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Uniform and safety gear

Mentor support

Intro training at GTG centres

Driving lessons (second year)

Free lunches at training facilities

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group offers an Apprenticeship for aspiring mechanics in Workington, with paid training and hands-on experience in a busy service department.

You’ll complete the Autocare Level 2 qualification, gain exposure to wheel work, basic servicing, and diagnostic tasks, under a mentor, while enjoying company benefits and structured training.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Interest in car mechanics and practical learning.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wheel and tyre work in service department.
• Support basic servicing and health checks on vehicles.
• Learn electrical fault diagnostics under guidance.
• Assist in MOT preparation and documentation.
• Attend two weeks of initial training at GTG centres.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Good communication

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Are you over 16 and looking for a brand-new career or a fresh start? The UK's largest independently owned car retailer is now recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics.

As an Arnold Clark Apprentice, you'll get paid while you get qualified!

And at the end of your training, you'll have an Autocare Level 2 qualification and hand-on experience in one of our Service departments.

You'll also receive:

• Your own tools, uniform, boots and overalls.


• A mentor to support you in the workplace.


• Two weeks of introductory training at our dedicated centres.


• We'll help you to achieve your driving licence in your second year of training with free lessons and two attempts at your test.


• Free lunches at our training facilities.


• All the benefits available to existing Arnold Clark employees:
  
  
  
  • 33 days' annual leave
  
  
  • Flexible leave
  
  
  • Generous employee discounts
  
  
  • Private healthcare
  
  
  • Workplace pension
  
  
  • and much more
  
  
  
  

Location

Workington Motorstore.

Hours

This is a full-time role, 39 hours a week.

Ready to earn while you learn?

As an Arnold Clark apprentice, you'll attend one of our dedicated training centres, GTG, for two weeks' initial training, and receive classroom training throughout your apprenticeship. You'll also regularly be assessed in the workplace to make sure you're on track for success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's willing to learn and wants to advance their career. You'll need to have loads of enthusiasm for the work and be able to take instructions and advice from your mentor in a workplace environment. At the end of the qualification, there are also some fantastic career opportunities on offer for successful participants.

• Working with wheels and tyres.


• Basic servicing, including car health checks.


• Working with steering and suspension.


• Carrying out MOT preparation.


• Putting theory into practice in the workplace.


• Learning about electrical fault diagnostics.


• Filming videos of work done to build trust with customers.

Essential skills

• You'll have gainedGCSE 4-9 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject, or accredited equivalent.


• You must be literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.


• The ability to build key relationships with other departments.


• You won't be afraid to ask questions.


• Willingness to work in a practical environment.


• Eagerness to learn new things.


• Ability to take instruction and use your own initiative.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including: